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Taiwan's vice president delivers historic speech at European Parliament

Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, made history on Friday as the first sitting Taiwanese vice president to address the European Parliament in Brussels. Her speech highlighted Taiwan's democratic values and called for closer cooperation with Europe amid escalating tensions with China. A......

European parliament calls for sanctions against two Israeli ministers

Strasbourg, September 11, 2025 – The European Parliament on Thursday called for sanctions against two Israeli ministers described as “extremists” and urged the suspension of part of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing the situation in Gaza. The non-binding resolution, initiated......

Rima Hassan’s controversial stance on Morocco: A political maneuver or genuine advocacy?

Rima Hassan, a member of the European Parliament representing La France Insoumise, has gained recognition as a fervent advocate for human rights. However, beneath this activist exterior lies a narrative that appears selectively biased and increasingly hostile towards certain nations, particularly Morocco. Currently......

EU parliamentarians denied entry at Laayoune airport over unauthorized Moroccan Sahara visit

A group of six Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) was denied entry at Laayoune airport in the Moroccan Sahara after attempting to conduct what they claimed was an official mission. The MEPs, known for their support of the Polisario separatist movement, had neither authorization from the European......

European MP challenges Polisario Front's parliament invitation amid security concerns

The European Parliament faces internal criticism after European MP Thierry Mariani strongly opposed the invitation of Polisario Front representatives to a meeting of the Maghreb Monitoring Group under the International Trade Commission. During a parliamentary session, Mariani invoked Article 10 of internal......

USB-C Standardization Begins Across EU: New Era for Consumer Electronics

The European Union has implemented its long-anticipated universal charger regulations, marking a significant shift in consumer electronics standards. As of Saturday, all portable electronic devices sold within the EU's 27 member states must be equipped with USB-C charging ports. The mandate covers......

Morocco and EU Parliaments Forge New Path for Revitalized Cooperation

The Speaker of Morocco’s House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola have established a roadmap to mend relations between the two legislative bodies after a period of strained ties. During discussions held in Brussels at Metsola's invitation,......

EU Parliament Rebuffs Debate on Morocco Agreements, Reaffirming Strategic Partnership

In a decisive move, the European Parliament has rejected an attempt to debate the recent rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) concerning Morocco-EU fisheries and agriculture agreements. This development marks a significant setback for pro-separatist lawmakers and underscores the......

Marine Le Pen and National Rally Party Face Trial Over Allegations of EU Fund Misappropriation 

Marine Le Pen, the prominent figure in France's far-right political landscape, along with several leaders from her National Rally (RN) party, is set to stand trial in Paris over serious allegations of misappropriating European Union funds. The trial, which commenced on Monday, involves accusations......